Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Platanthera

Species:

Platanthera psycodes

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Purple

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moist, well-drained loam

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats like wet meadows and bogs

Germination Information